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Denver Public Schools

Meet Reggio Emilia

Colorado
2 days ago

Power to the kids: A preschool approach imported from Italy comes to public schools in Denver

The Reggio Emilia approach to early learning is often confined to pricey private programs, but soon up to four public preschools in Denver will adopt the approach.

negotiations

Colorado
2 days ago

The Denver district has offered to raise teacher pay. Will it be enough to avert a strike?

The current contract expires Jan. 18, and the union has threatened to strike if an agreement is not reached.

Super Search

Colorado
December 12, 2018

The pressing question at Denver’s final forum: How will Susana Cordova tackle inequity?

“I want to know what your plan is to get that gap in order,” one student said.

Super Search

Colorado
December 10, 2018

15 things to know about Denver superintendent finalist Susana Cordova and her record

The school board is expected to vote Dec. 17 on whether to hire Cordova as superintendent.

Leadership

Colorado
December 7, 2018

New principal hired for Denver’s storied Manual High School

Joe Glover will start his new job on Jan. 1.

Super Search

Colorado
December 6, 2018

Critics see Susana Cordova’s husband’s job as a conflict of interest. Here’s what you need to know.

Cordova has spent her entire career in district-run schools, but some have raised concerns about her family connection to charter schools.

Super Search

Colorado
December 5, 2018

There is one more big public forum before Denver chooses a superintendent

A public forum is scheduled for Dec. 11 at 5:30 p.m. at George Washington High School.

price tag

Colorado
December 5, 2018

Denver has spent more than $160,000 searching for a new superintendent

Among metro area districts that have done searches in the past few years, Denver's is the most expensive.

Leadership

Colorado
November 30, 2018

In second try, Denver names two finalists to lead Manual High

The finalists are both assistant principals in the Denver school district.

Super Search

Colorado
November 29, 2018

Susana Cordova is the sole finalist to be the Denver school district’s next superintendent

Many community members had asked for more than one finalist, but other potential candidates backed out.

Mystery Meeting

Colorado
November 29, 2018

Denver school board set to make announcement in superintendent search

The Denver school board has called a sudden meeting Thursday afternoon with a single item of business.

possible scenarios

Colorado
November 28, 2018

After the latest delay, what’s next in the Denver superintendent search?

Board members met in executive session on Sunday and again on Wednesday afternoon.

Super Search

Colorado
November 26, 2018

Denver school board delays announcement of finalists for superintendent job

The seven-member school board has been searching for a new superintendent since late July.

Movers and shakers

Colorado
November 20, 2018

Former Denver schools superintendent Tom Boasberg lands a new gig

“This gives us a chance as a family to go back to Asia."

Super Search

Colorado
November 19, 2018

Denver superintendent search nearing end with one local name getting support — and calls for multiple finalists

“If we are only given one finalist, we will feel that the decision has already been made behind closed doors."
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